BIM606 Info Mgmt for Leaders

Course Description

This course focuses on the strategic role of information technology (IT) in today's dynamic organizations. Emphasis is placed on the application of IT strategies to align to the organization's strategic planning, customer analysis, rapid decision-making, and problem solving. Topics will include: (a) harvesting information as organization asset; (b) prioritizing the gaps between where the organization is today and where it needs to be in the future; (c) integrating information into the vision, goals, and mission of organizations; (d) using advanced IT to implement change; and (e) analyzing information to achieve competitive advantage. Technical skills needed in storing, updating, and retrieving information, building, and using Web-based applications and business forecasting will also be covered.